I'm Jewels, founder of travelJewels and dedicated to helping you live a full & intentional life through travel. On this site you will find detailed travel guides and tips focused on first-hand experiences.

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In 2017, I've visited seven countries while working a full-time job. A common and legitimate question I often receive is "How do you travel so much?". Ask and you shall receive, here's a sneak peak into how I maximize my time and resources to support my travel lifestyle:

'Tis the season of giving! As I have gotten older, I tend to gift more functional and meaningful items. Here's my curated holiday gift guide for my fellow functional gift givers who are on a budget. It includes my favorite Amazon finds under $25 that will keep travel lovers organized, safe, comfortable, plugged in, and will help them preserve memories while traveling.

The holiday season is officially here and it's time to start working on your shopping list. While gift giving is awesome, it can also be quite stressful for some. To help you out, I've created a list of 15 useful and thoughtful gift ideas for yourself and other travel lovers in your life. All of these items are items I own and love or are high on my holiday wish list this year!

I've had my fair share of travel disasters, which caused me to pay more attention to travel insurance. A few years ago I got a VentureOne credit card from Capital One so I could rack up points with my big flight purchases. I chose this card mainly because it had no annual fee, a reasonable APR, no foreign transaction fees, and a great purchase point system. However, a recent review of my credit card benefits reminded me that I also have decent built-in insurance as a cardholder.

My ability to put together the funds to travel comes to down to how I manage my finances and stick to my budget. I recognize that, depending on your income, it might be hard to save a lot. But trust me: every dollar adds up. Here are 5 obvious and not-so-obvious ways to boost your travel funds!